It’s Like the Elephant in a Room Called America

World, it’s been two months since President Barack Obama took office, and I want to know why there are still major U.S. media outlets, and international news journalists that refuse to call him “President Obama.” I’ve heard “Mr. Obama,” and “Mr. President,” and “The President,” and yeah, I have heard President Obama, too — but [...]

Open Canvas Bins

A PLACE FOR MY HIJABS Last week, one of my readers asked me to give a few pointers about how I keep my hijabs organized. If it weren’t for these canvas bins from The Container Store, I’m sure they would be scattered all over the house in an unruly fashion like high school kids on [...]

Come On People, Make Me Laugh!

As a journalist, you learn that the most important part of any story you write, is the lead. The lead is the lead-in to your story. It’s your opening paragraph, and the 5.3 seconds you have to catch your reader’s attention. If they don’t like your lead, they probably won’t get to the second paragraph [...]

I feel the need to blog about this

When I was in high school I met a girl through one of my classes who I kind of became in-school friends with. We didn’t hang in the same social circle, or play the same sports, but she was a real sweetheart and we got along well. One day after class we got talking and [...]

From My Window

The blizzard started late last night, and our area meteorologists are predicting four or more inches. When the snow really started coming down hard, my mom was stoked. Because she’s a teacher, this kind of snow in the D.C. Metro area means schools are closed today, so she has a day off. When I woke [...]

I Like a Girl Who Wears ‘Sexy Socks’

Thank you, Miss Tennessee! I think the next picture you send us will have to be of you…in your Betty Boop scrubs! Xey’s Office Space (Tennessee) 1. Flashlights. I am convinced that one day, the electricity will go out in my apartment in the middle of the night, and I will be alone and scared. [...]